sean223 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 just new on this site. looking for a rangefinder for shooting rabbits at 500 yards or so. after doing some research online, from sites like this, came up with two. zeiss prf 8x26 and leica 1600b. would any of these do my job or is it not possible with game that small Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Sean At longer ranges I'm picking on a bit of the terrain or trees as the range finding target. The one and only long range fox I have shot was ranged to the standing timber about 8 yds behind it. I know it's a big step up in budget, but having got range finding binocs now, I wouldn't go back to a separate range finder and binocs. Regards JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean223 Posted July 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 thanks. dont want to spend all my hard earned cash on one of these if it dosnt work for the job in hand. would like to hear from somebody that has ranged a rabbit with one and what sort of range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tackb Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 got a leica 1600 , no problems to range rabbits at the range your after in my opinion ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Sean I had a Nikon Laser 400 Rangefinder and I sold it once I'd bought a pair of Leica 8 x 42 Rangefinding binoculars. Regards JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeld Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 I have the zeiss you mention, it easily doubles as a monocular as it has a full size eyepiece, optics are very clear and it will range way past what you need very accurately, wouldn't be without mine but I do see the advantage of RF binos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 I use the zeiss. I have stuck with separate bino's and range finder because if the range finder needs to go back for repair I am not without my bino's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Used both and both will do fine but I wouldn't use again now I've go the Zeiss binnos fantastic investment lol Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnery Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 I like Tackb have the leica 1600 range finder very good for what you are after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean223 Posted July 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 think ill go with the leica 1600b. sounds like i wont be disappointed. thanks guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 You won't mate I had the Leica 1200 good bit of kit for the money Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB1 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 If you can mount on a small tripod it will enable a more precise measurement better of course for gongs, but I do use for longer range vermin but only out to about 450 my normal max range. Thats a nikon 1200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ Varminter Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 I use a Vortex 1000. Lovely little rangefinder. Was thinking about a Leupold but came across this and it was cheaper and does exactly the same as a Leupold, plus also very ergonomic, adjustable ret brightness which is important, and also a red ret. and of course the VIP warranty, for life. I ranged an bail at 1264 one day with it, supported of a car door. Probably be more consistent of my tripod. Hope this helps, and chucks another into the mix for you. Zeiss glass or Leica you can't go wrong with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Sean,you have had some helpful replies,but on rereading them,I'm not sure anyone has actually confirmed the Leica can consistently range rabbits at 500y (specifically rabbits,as that is your intended useage.) I wish I could,as I have the Leica LRF1200 model,but have not used it to 500-it was certainly ok to about 300 for rabbits-just didn't have the opportunity to try it on rabbits at 500.No problem to twice that on sheep etc,but rangefinders depend on the reflectivity of the target-so a white sheep says noting about a much smaller brown bunny! I used the Leica on a range last Sunday-excellent light,but the Fig 11s had been painted a non reflective black,with only a 4" white square in the middle-and it struggled to range them at over 500 (about half the usual range). The Leica glass is very good. The issue of holding steady is also critical-I have a laser scope on a rilfe which is near perfect for steadiness-just like a scope-again,I can't confirm 500 rabbits,but you will probably need a steady device-for a while I had the Leica fixed onto a old rifle stock-much better,but more to carry! JCS 's suggestion of ranging on a nearby reflective large object works-if there is such close by.Small brown on green is not optimal. Maybe some users will confirm performance explicity on rabbits,then you can go ahead (and I have not used the Leica 1600 at all-it may be better...these are not cheap when new,though leica models used are down to £250 -so if at all possible,wait a bit for clear confirmation,or try before you buy for your specific purpose,to be sure. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigyin Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 i have a leica 900 and it will definetly range rabbits at 500, whatever model you i would get 1 with a digital display so you can also use it on the lamp if need be ,i got my leica for £200 s/h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean223 Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Thanks. From what I've heard it should do my job really well. For sure it will get a run out with the lamp. This is such a good site. Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxx Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 some very nice replies on this thread,very helpful,i am after a leica 900,they are reckoned to be very good, s/f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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